Dr. Roy Wrather, a dentist in Covington for 50 years known for his faith and involvement in local sports, died last December at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. His family had been waiting to do something special to honor him for months. His daughter, Debbie Winberry, came up with the idea of forming the Roy Wrather Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership … [Read more...] about Lucas Ballard awarded first Roy Wrather FCA Leadership Scholarship
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Class of 2021: Meet Covington’s Top 10
[metaslider id="8313"] With graduation fewer than three months away, the Class of 2021 is gearing up for commencement. This week, the Tipton County Board of Education has announced the following seniors as the top 10 at their respective schools. In some cases, administrators had to use ACT scores and numerical averages of core classes to determine class ranking. Here's … [Read more...] about Class of 2021: Meet Covington’s Top 10
Paige Warmath remembered as great friend, teacher, mother and athlete
There's a well-circulated photo taken May 24, 2019 that shows Paige Warmath and her husband, Brad, holding hands and walking off into the sunset after the Covington Charger baseball team won the state title game. On Monday, Paige was surrounded by her husband and other family members when she lost her 22-month battle with brain cancer. She was 45. In both cases, she knew what … [Read more...] about Paige Warmath remembered as great friend, teacher, mother and athlete
The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
[metaslider id=7569] A global pandemic dominated the news during 2020 and forced the cancelation of several sports. However, before COVID-19 hit and when a path to playing sports during it was eventually figured out, several Tipton County-area athletes and teams accomplished some big things. Here are the top five sports stories of 2020: 5. Clay Busters win state, national … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
Covington standout Trinity Taylor signs basketball scholarship with Southwest Tennessee CC
[metaslider id=5728] When Trinity Taylor joined the Covington Lady Charger basketball team four years ago as a freshman, her hoops skills were raw. "If you would have told me four years ago that Trinity was going to be sitting here about to play college basketball, I would have said, 'No way,'" Covington head coach Katrisha Glass said. She was, however, sitting in the … [Read more...] about Covington standout Trinity Taylor signs basketball scholarship with Southwest Tennessee CC
Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
Covington High football coach J.R. Kirby has been spending a lot of time lately cruising in his boat on Pickwick Lake. Munford football coach Slade Calhoun spent part of today cleaning up a mess his five-year-old daughter made in the garage. Both coaches are about to be busy doing some coaching instead next week. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted out … [Read more...] about Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
Class of 2020: Meet Covington’s Top 10
[metaslider id="5520"] Tonight, Covington's Class of 2020 will graduate. The ceremony will split the class in two, with honor students and those with last names A-L at the 6 p.m. ceremony and M-Z at the 8:30 p.m. ceremony. Here is the class's top 10 students: 1. Laura Gail Billings, 4.0, 33; daughter of Mark Billings of Drummonds and Kathy Billings of Covington 2. John … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Covington’s Top 10
Three young men from Covington die in crash while being pursued by police
Two Covington High School graduates and one current student died early Sunday morning when the car they were riding in crashed while being pursued by police. T.J. Smith, 21, was the third-leading rusher in Covington football history with 4,096 yards and 50 touchdowns, which ranks fourth all-time. His 16-year-old brother, Tyronzen Smith, would have been a senior at Covington … [Read more...] about Three young men from Covington die in crash while being pursued by police
